Small Size Ivory Antique Chinese Food Dog Design Ningxia Rug
$10,200.00
| Stock number | 21026 |
| Size | 5 ft x 7 ft 9 in (1.52 m x 2.36 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Ningxia |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Chinese - Ningxia Chinese 1890s Rug, Country of Origin: China, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional piece is a vivid example of late 19th-century weaving, representing the sophisticated symbolic tradition found in the finest antique rugs from the region. The open, camel-toned field is dominated by a playful yet powerful procession of stylized Foo Dogs, rendered primarily in deep indigo and contrasting apricot hues. This unusual, non-medallion composition utilizes an allover pattern where the figures are scattered dynamically across the surface. Such bold, graphic imagery is characteristic of ningxia rugs produced for the domestic market during the Qing Dynasty's twilight years. The palette is highly restrained, relying on the contrast between the light ground and the saturated blues of the primary motifs and the wide, complex border.